Vijay Set to Be Sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday
Wait ends, Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM on Sunday
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Vijay, leader of the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TVK), will take the oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 AM in Chennai. His appointment follows support from various parties, ensuring he surpasses the majority mark in the Assembly.
- 01Vijay will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
- 02He has secured support from the VCK and IUML, along with additional MLAs.
- 03The Governor has directed him to seek a vote of confidence by May 13, 2026.
- 04VCK's support was confirmed after discussions with DMK chief MK Stalin.
- 05The Left parties have also pledged their support for Vijay's government formation.
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Vijay, the chief of the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TVK), is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 AM at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. This follows his meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, where he presented proof of support from 120 MLAs, surpassing the required majority. The Governor has instructed Vijay to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly by May 13, 2026. The TVK secured 108 seats in the recent elections and received additional support from the VCK (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) and IUML (Indian Union Muslim League), which confirmed their backing after discussions with DMK leader MK Stalin. The VCK president, Thol Thirumavalavan, emphasized that their support is unconditional and aimed solely at facilitating the government formation, while the Left parties also pledged their support without additional conditions.
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Vijay's swearing-in as Chief Minister could bring stability to Tamil Nadu's political landscape, impacting governance and policy decisions that affect citizens.
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